SenseRobot Chess Mini is an AI robotic chess opponent that can play with you and also teach you skills to play better. You can also use the system to play opponents online. SenseRobot Chess Mini is a new iteration of the original system designed to not only help you play chess but get better at..
Candid Review: Kamrui Pinova Series E3B Mini PC
For the longest time I’ve had an old desktop running as a Plex Media Server and I’ve always meant to swap it out with something more efficient. The shortages, RAM, storage, PC prices, and everything else just kept climbing in cost and nothing ever really made sense. I’ve actually been after a Mini PC for..
GameSir Pocket Taco vertical mobile gaming controller turns your phone into a console
GameSir Pocket Taco is a vertical mobile gaming controller with physical buttons and it clamps onto the bottom of your Android phone. It syncs via Bluetooth to give you a Gameboy-esque experience on the device you use regularly. Retro gaming handhelds are big business right now and for good reason. They've gotten increasingly more powerful,..
ParadoxPort Just Roll with It is an RPG-inspired habit journal for some fun personal growth
Just Roll with It from ParadoxPort is an RPG-inspired habit journal that plays more like a tabletop game or a jaunt through a DnD ruleset book. You level up, encounter enemies and characters, complete tasks and generally, build a more functional lifestyle around goals you set yourself. It's a nerd's ultimate dream. Seriously, I would..
Nitro Deck 2 is a badass multi-platform controller deck for Switch, Switch 2 and more
Nitro Deck 2 is a pro-quality controller from CRKD and the second iteration of the brand's Switch controller design. This time it works with Switch 2, and Switch, and adds a ton of modularity and functionality. The Nitro Deck 2 is a continuation of the original model, offering compatibility with the new Nintendo Switch 2,..
Gamercard Grab & Go gets a gameplay update
Not too long ago I covered a product from Grant Sinclair called the GamerCard. It's a super slim, badass little Raspberry Pi powered handheld that has a truly innovative design. It's in such a small form factor the idea is that it will show up on displays in the checkout lane at retail stores, like..
TinyCircuits Thumby is a ridiculously tiny game console with STEM learning, more
The TinyCircuits Thumby is a Gameboy-inspired device that's ultra-tiny, comes with five pre-loaded classic games, and supports customization and coding — you can install free community games or code your own. Imagine having an ultra-tiny handheld attached to your keychain, a necklace, your backpack or a belt loop, to play anytime, anywhere. Now, imagine if..
Train your shooting virtually with GAIM
GAIM is a unique VR system so you can train your shooting virtually, whether for hunting, sport, or otherwise. You can even use a DryFireMag to replace your existing handgun's magazine and use that with VR. It's for training muscle memory, aim, and under safe, programmable situations. Look, I'll admit that virtual reality can seem..
Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for geeks and tinkerers
The Flipper Zero is a multi-tool for every geek on the planet. Tinker, code, create, modify to your heart's content and use it for virtually anything related to electronics. It seems silly not to have one handy. I love to tinker. It makes sense most geeks do. But sometimes, it's the tinkering before I use..
GiiKER Super Decoder is an innovative game to boost problem-solving skills
Though oddly named, the GiiKER Super Decoder is a super fun, problem-solving and logic-based portable game with over 600 levels for some good old fashioned family challenge. Some of the best ways to learn, at any age, are when you're doing something that's a lot of fun. So, puzzle games and challenges can really do..
Candid Review: Anbernic RG505 retro handheld
I talk about my Steam Deck a lot I know. I probably sound like a broken record at times because I love it. But I know it’s not perfect. I wish the battery life were better. I also feel that sometimes it’s too big to lug around. Wanting something smaller, geared more towards emulation, I..
Newegg’s PC gaming arena looks like an RGB fever dream
Every year for the past few years anyway, the Intel Gamer Days promotion has celebrated what it means to be an enthusiastic and RGB-loving gamer with some excellent deals. But it's also a time when Intel's partners reveal some pretty crazy stuff, like Newegg's recently unveiled PC gaming arena, built at its headquarters in Diamond..
AYN Thor is a clamshell handheld with a 6-inch OLED for $250
The AYN Thor is a ridiculously badass dual-screen, clamshell gaming handheld with two AMOLED touchscreens, Hall Effect joysticks, and lots of power, running Android 13. Prices start at $250 for Lite pre-orders, too. Thanks to Anbernic, Retroid, and a few other brands — like AYN — the handheld console market has exploded over the past..
UDCAP VR Gloves: Ditch the controllers when playing VR
These innovative and next-generation VR gloves allow you to play games and interact with your favorite VR systems using only your hands. Add-ons allow you to augment the experience, with options like precise joystick controls, buttons, and more. It's time to become a real hackerman-person-thing! It's a safe bet that a majority of old-school gamers..
TeeTurtle plushies are for the geeks in all of us
TeeTurtle's newest batch Cloudheads follow the same lovable designs as its numerous and licensed plushies. From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Transformers and Hello Kitty, these soft, cuddly characters are worthy plush variants. My kids love Squishmallows. When they first started collecting, I didn't get it. How could I? Despite all of my collecting over..
Get up to $475 off XREAL One and One Pro AR glasses with trade in
The XREAL AR glasses connect to a wide variety of devices, including mobile, Steam Deck, game consoles, and Nintendo Switch 2 to give you an immersive experience, well, pretty much anywhere. You get a huge private screen, excellent audio, and much more. Think of it as a localized cinematic experience for gaming, watching movies, even..
MAINGEAR Retro95 crams as much nostalgia as possible into a classic rig
The MAINGEAR Retro95 is a modern PC with powerful internals that borrows a design from the 90s, complete with space for an optical disc drive and floppy style inserts (just for looks). You also get off-the-shelf upgradeable parts, a high-speed case I/O, whisper-quiet cooling and a retro design that will make your heart flutter. My..
GamerCard is a grab and go retro handheld
The GamerCard is a true grab and go retro handheld, designed to be the size of a retail gift card. You can grab it "straight off the peg" at a store and begin playing your favorite retro titles. Accessible or not, some things are so cool and so unique they're worth sharing and talking about...
ModRetro’s Chromatic is back in stock, permanently now and with some upgrades
Chromatic is back in stock, permanently, and it has some new upgrades. The Chromatic is a Game Boy-inspired handheld that supports the classic cartridges but adds a new twist thanks to ModRetro. You might recognize the Chromatic from ModRetro because we've shared it here before. It's a retro-inspired Gameboy-like that has a lot of cool..
CRKD Vortex 1.0 is an all-purpose backpack for gaming gear
The CRKD Vortex 1.0 is a backpack, like any other great backpack, but this one is 'uge. So 'uge. It's like the best 'uge. It's purpose-built for gaming gear, especially handheld consoles. You get two handheld console compartments, Switch game cartridge pockets, a padded laptop section, side pockets, water bottle pocket and more. I have..